Washington, SANA – The World Bank warned of worsening conditions in the world’s most conflict-affected and fragile countries, where crises are becoming increasingly deadly and frequent.<\/p>\n
In a comprehensive study of 39 countries classified as fragile and conflict-affected since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Bank found that economic stagnation has become the norm in these regions. Since 2020, the 39 countries, experienced an average annual decline of 1.8% in per capita economic output. In contrast, other developing economies grew at an average rate of 2.9% annually over the same period.<\/p>\n
The study highlighted that more than 420 million people in these fragile economies live on less than $3 a day, well below the poverty line. This figure represents the largest concentration of extreme poverty globally, despite the fact that these 39 countries account for less than 15% of the world\u2019s population.<\/p>\n
The report also noted that many of these nations face long-standing challenges, including crumbling infrastructure, weak governance, and poor education systems. On average, individuals in these countries receive only six years of schooling – three years less than the average in other low- and middle-income countries. Life expectancy is five years shorter, and infant mortality rates are twice as high.<\/p>\n
Among the 39 countries, 21 are currently experiencing active conflict, including Ukraine, Sudan, Ethiopia, and Gaza Strip. The study pointed out that in countries embroiled in high-intensity conflict, defined as those with more than 150 conflict-related deaths per million people, their economies contract by a cumulative 20% within five years of the conflict’s onset. As conflicts escalate, hunger rises in tandem.<\/p>\n
According to the World Bank’s estimates, around 18%, roughly 200 million people, of the populations in these 39 countries are facing acute food insecurity, compared to just 1% in other low- and middle-income countries. The report also emphasized that some nations managed to escape the cycle of fragility and conflict, citing Nepal, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Rwanda, and Sri Lanka as examples.<\/p>\n
Amer Dhawa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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